Remote Law & Motion Associate, Civil Defense Litigation

We Are Legal Revolution; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution is seeking a mid-level Law and Motion Associate to join its San Diego office on a remote basis, handling sophisticated civil defense matters with access to trial and appellate lawyers.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in litigation, California Bar membership, and a JD from an accredited law school; excellent research and writing; a base salary of $125,000–$180,000 with a performance bonus, plus health, 401(k), PTO and in-house training.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in litigation; ideally up to 10 years.
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Exceptional research and writing skills; law review, clerkship or writing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft pretrial motions and oppositions, including pleadings, discovery and dispositive motions.
• Prepare trial documents: motions in limine, trial briefs, pocket briefs and jury instructions.
• Draft post-trial motions, including motions for new trial and attorney fees.
• Support appellate matters: briefs and appellate arguments with senior attorney guidance.
• Conduct legal research and shape litigation strategy with lead attorneys.

Skills

Motion practice

Legal research

Legal writing

Appellate experience

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

We Are Legal Revolution is seeking a mid-level Law and Motion Associate to join its San Diego office on a remote basis, handling sophisticated civil defense matters with access to trial and appellate lawyers.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in litigation, California Bar membership, and a JD from an accredited law school; excellent research and writing; a base salary of $125,000–$180,000 with a performance bonus, plus health, 401(k), PTO and in-house training.